Childminder in Leeds

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children develop strong and trusting relationships with the calm and gentle childminder, who ensures that they feel included and valued. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, approaching visitors with confidence. The childminder uses settling-in visits to ensure that she knows the children she cares for well and understands what makes them happy. This helps children to settle quickly and happily into the setting.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of learning and thrive in the experienced and nurturing childminder's care. The childminder provides children with a wide range of meaningful and well-sequenced learning opportunities. She facilitates children's learning and development and supports them to make good progress. For example, children explore natural resources and utensils in the mud kitchen to build on their sensory exploration and fine motor skills. The childminder prompts children to make 'magic potions' to build on their imaginative skills. Children delight as they use the potion to make the childminder's hand magically disappear. This supports children to acquire the skills they need for future learning.

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The provision is good

Children develop a good awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder recognises the importance of daily exercise and fresh air to support children's development. Children enjoy regular trips to the local parks and soft-play groups. The childminder teaches children the importance of eating good foods and provides them with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder has made plans to take the children to an allotment to teach them about how food is grown and to involve them in the process.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well. She gathers a range of information from parents about children's likes, dislikes and routines when they first start. The childminder follows children's interests and tailors activities and her support to focus on what they need to learn next. She carefully identifies any gaps that require further support and works together with parents to address these. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n Overall, children behave well. They show good behaviour as they promptly respond to the childminder's instructions, such as sitting properly on their chair. The childminder uses consistent praise and provides children with gentle reminders when needed. However, at times, the childminder forgets to remind children to use their good manners, such as encouraging them to say 'please' and 'thank you' when they ask for or are given things. n The childminder supports children's understanding of their community and the

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need to do better?

world around them. She plans a range of outings in the local community. For

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need to do better?

20 December 2024 example, children enjoy visiting local supermarkets, libraries and attending play sessions with other childminders. This supports their social skills and confidence well. Children learn about diversity and different cultural celebrations, such as Chinese New Year and Christmas, through activities, stories and experiences. This supports them to build on their knowledge of other cultures beyond their own. n The childminder focuses on developing children's speech and language skills. She narrates as children play and asks simple questions to encourage their speaking skills. Children learn new words, such as 'stethoscope', as they read a story together. However, occasionally, the childminder does not repeat what children say, using the correct pronunciation. Therefore, children do not always hear the correct pronunciation of words to support their growing vocabulary skills. n The childminder is reflective in her approach and strives to provide children with

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a high-quality learning environment. She attends regular webinars and training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder meets with other childminders, which provides her with opportunities to share good practice. She has identified areas that she would like to develop further. For example, the childminder would like to develop a deeper understanding of forest school teaching. n The childminder works well in partnership with parents to support children's individual needs. Parents receive information from the childminder about their children's experiences with her through daily conversations and photos. The childminder offers parents suggestions about how they can continue their child's learning at home and sends home activity ideas. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning. n Children demonstrate excellent independence skills and enjoy doing things for themselves. They choose what they want to play with and move freely between

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activities throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to access the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children are given the time they need to attempt tasks for themselves, such as putting on their own coat and wellies in preparation for outdoor activities.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

20 December 2024 n strengthen opportunities for children to learn about good manners to support them with their personal, social and emotional development n support children to learn the correct pronunciation of words to further encourage their communication and language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542404 Local authority Leeds Inspection number 10367935 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 20 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Morley, Leeds. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare and receives specific funding for disadvantaged children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance.

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Inspection activities

20 December 2024 We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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